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From: Bill.Maginnis@f15.n300.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Maginnis)
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Subject: Virtual User - Anyone using?
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Date: 23 Jun 91 18:46:34 GMT
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I'm looking for any information on a developer tool which Apple 
officially distributes via APDA.  I'm looking for any feedback
on VIRTUAL USER. Virtual User (or VU) is a testing tool which allows
the developer, or technical user involved with the development
process, to automate the testing of an application via preplanned
scripts.
  VU is still a beta-application, but I have spoken with the support
person of VU within Apple and have been assured that it is stable
product and is in use constantly for testing within their Third
Part Test Lab in Cupertino.
  Any developers out there using Virtual User?  What are your
comments on this tool?  Has it helped in your development testing?
How difficult do you think it would be for someone with some 
programming background/experience to get up to speed on it?  Do you
find that it has helped with your testing cycle in conjunction with
beta testers? or are beta testers alone sufficient?
  Thanks for you interest in exploring this topic.  I'd appreciate
any and all feedback.  Thanks again...
--Bill


 

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